Description
French Onion Pasta is a comforting dish that combines the rich flavors of classic French onion soup with hearty pasta. This creamy, cheesy recipe features caramelized onions and Gruyère cheese for a delightful taste experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it’s sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz wide pasta (pappardelle or fettuccine)
- 2 large sweet yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown and fragrant (about 20 minutes).
- Pour in beef broth, season with salt, pepper, and thyme; simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and let simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain, saving some pasta water.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water for desired creaminess. Mix in grated Gruyère until melted.
- Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh thyme.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 624
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 89mg